Colorado martial arts instructor arrested for sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl
Michael Seo, 21, was arrested on a traffic stop in Spicewood, Texas on Monday
Marco Cummings marco.cummings@denvergazette.com Apr 10, 2024 Updated Apr 11, 2024

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A local martial arts instructor was arrested in Texas and is accused of having a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old student, according to police in Westminster.

Michael Seo, 21, was arrested on a traffic stop in Spicewood, Texas, on Monday afternoon and was taken to the Travis County Jail, where is he currently awaiting extradition, according to a a news release from the Westminster Police Department.

In February of last year, Westminster Police were notified that a 14-year-old female had been having an ongoing sexual relationship with her then 19-year-old martial arts instructor.

After investigation, a warrant was issued for Michael Seo for the charge of sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust – victim under 15 Years of age.

A spokesman for Westminster Police told Denver Gazette news partner 9News that the department is "unaware" of other victims. They did not say where Seo worked.
19 & 14, now 21 & 16, still not legal, right? Not sure about Texas laws...